Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo Unveiled At Frankfurt Motor Show 2015

The Vision Gran Turismo concept by Bugatti features a model similar to the LMP1 racer in speed.

There is a long line of Vision Gran Turismo models being revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015. The latets concept to be revealed at the auto show was by Bugatti. The Vision Gran Turismo concept by Bugatti is a hypercar. Bugatti is aiming for absolute speed in their concept. The design of the concept is as quick as an LMP1 racer. The car has been displayed to have a carbon-fiber one-off on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015.

"Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo is the first stage on a new journey that Bugatti is embarking on following the successful completion of its Veyron chapter, and which will culminate in the unveiling of the next Bugatti super sports car in the not too distant future," says Wolfgang Dürheimer, President of Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S. "This project showcases Bugatti's new design language, which we have developed to celebrate this new chapter in our company history."

"Bugatti will remain clearly positioned in the future as a brand with a strong profile," continues Dürheimer. "We're building the world's fastest, most exclusive, most luxurious and most powerful production super sports car."

According to Bugatti the concept is the first phase in their new journey. The journey will take Bugatti on a successful completion of its Veyron chapter. The concept will lead a line for Bugatti to unveil many super sports cars in the not too distant future. The announcement was made by Wolfgang Dürheimer, the President of Bugatti.

"Our Veyron series was limited to 450 vehicles, all of which are now owned by proud automotive connoisseurs," says the Bugatti President. "However, our fans, who love the brand and have remained loyal to us for years throughout the world, are unlimited in number. This project is our way of thanking them for their loyalty and enthusiasm."

"Having met the team at Bugatti, I can honestly say that the way they challenge limits, the way they try to push beyond boundaries, feels so similar to the way Gran Turismo attempts to go the extra mile in everything it does”, says Kazunori Yamauchi, Senior Vice President of Sony Computer Entertainment and President of Polyphony Digital, who has created the world’s most successful video racing franchise. “For us, the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo greatly enriches the Gran Turismo offering. It is an exciting and cool car and I am proud to have it on board“.

The design of the car has shown the brand's future design language. The design is inspired by the Le Mans in the 20’s and 30’s. The blue paint of the car is a tribute to the French race cars of the era. The concept is a race car that evolves the look of the Veyron. The nose sports LED lights in the concept. Bugatti engineers expect the new concept to be able to hit over 250 miles per hour in four sections at Le Mans.

"Bugatti's design DNA has reached a new stage in its evolution," says Achim Anscheidt, head of the Bugatti design team. "Given the nature of the project, our concept car for Vision Gran Turismo is overstated and pushes performance to the limits, but its progressive design language will clearly show the direction that Bugatti's design will take in the coming years."

"We wanted to make the project as realistic as possible for our fans, and to introduce a real Bugatti to the virtual world of the PlayStation video game franchise," explains Frank Heyl, head of exterior design for production development at Bugatti. "Every design feature has a purpose. Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo is a successful symbiosis of technology and aesthetics."

"To pay homage to the victories in Le Mans, we definitely wanted to design a modern vehicle to convey the atmosphere of those special moments in Bugatti's history, rather than create a retro-style race car," explains Sasha Selipanov, head of exterior design creative development. "As an unabashed Gran Turismo fan, it's a great adventure for me to bring a brand that was once so successful in racing back to the virtual track."